LEP Resources Center for Applied Linguistics – http://www.cal.orgThis Web site contains links to the latest articles, research projects, and
publications in the field of second language acquisition.
Cole, R. W. (Ed.) (2001). More strategies for educating everyone’s children. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
CultureGrams – http://onlineedition.culturegrams.com/world/index.php
This Web site contains general information about countries around the world. Viewers can subscribe to an online database and download CultureGrams that contain more detailed information about a country’s history, people, and customs.
ESL/Bilingual Resource Guide for Mainstream Teachers – http://www.pps.k12.or.us/curriculumPDFs/ESL_Modifications.pdf
This guide, developed by Portland Public Schools in Oregon, contains a chart outlining the stages of language acquisition and several lists of useful tips for teachers of LEP students.
Help Kits produced by the Eastern Stream Center on Resources and Training (ESCORT) http://www.escort.org
These resources explain some of the cultural differences that teachers may encounter when teaching LEP students in mathematics, English, science, and social studies. It also contains instructional strategies and techniques and sample lessons adapted for teaching LEP students.
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA) http://www.ncela.gwu.edu
This Web site is funded by the U.S. Department of Education Office of English Language Acquisition and contains extensive print and Web resources related to LEP students.
Reed, B., & Railsback, J. (2003). Strategies and resources for mainstream teachers of English language learners. Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. http://www.nwrel.org/request/2003may/textonly.html
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OASIS @ MAPP
Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) and MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome. http://www.aspergersyndrome.org
Center for Applied Linguistics – http://www.cal.org This Web site contains links to the latest articles, research projects, and
publications in the field of second language acquisition.
Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) Resource Guide Online –
http://www.cal.org/resources/faqs/RGOs/index.html
Cole, R. W. (Ed.) (2001). More strategies for educating everyone’s children. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
CultureGrams – http://onlineedition.culturegrams.com/world/index.php
This Web site contains general information about countries around the world. Viewers can subscribe to an online database and download CultureGrams that contain more detailed information about a country’s history, people, and customs.
ESL/Bilingual Resource Guide for Mainstream Teachers –
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/curriculumPDFs/ESL_Modifications.pdf
This guide, developed by Portland Public Schools in Oregon, contains a chart outlining the stages of language acquisition and several lists of useful tips for teachers of LEP students.
Help Kits produced by the Eastern Stream Center on Resources and Training (ESCORT)
http://www.escort.org
These resources explain some of the cultural differences that teachers may encounter when teaching LEP students in mathematics, English, science, and social studies. It also contains instructional strategies and techniques and sample lessons adapted for teaching LEP students.
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA)
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu
This Web site is funded by the U.S. Department of Education Office of English Language Acquisition and contains extensive print and Web resources related to LEP students.
Reed, B., & Railsback, J. (2003). Strategies and resources for mainstream teachers of English language learners. Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. http://www.nwrel.org/request/2003may/textonly.html
Virginia Department of Education35 January 2006
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
http://www.tesol.org/index.html
Virginia Department of Education. (2002). English Language Proficiency Standards of Learning.
http://doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Superintendent/Sols/EnglishSOL01.html
Virginia Department of Education – ESL Web page.
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Instruction/ESL/
Organizations: Your Gateway to Information, Connection, and Research
For incredible amounts of information on ASDs, visit the organizations listed below.
Autism Society of America
1.800.3AUTISM (1.800.328.8476)
http://www.autism-society.org/
Autism Speaks
888-AUTISM2 (288-4762)
http://www.autismspeaks.org/
OASIS @ MAPP
Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) and MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome.
http://www.aspergersyndrome.org
Exploring Autism
Information in English and Spanish.
http://www.exploringautism.org/
Autism Collaboration
http://www.autism.org/
National Autism Center
1.877.313.3833
http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/index.php
Interactive Autism Network
http://www.ianproject.org/
OAR | Organization for Autism Research
http://www.researchautism.org/
CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Information in English and Spanish.
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html
First Signs
http://www.firstsigns.org